Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary Guide: Missouri

Q: What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri?

The highest paying employer in Missouri for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs is Medasource, paying up to $43/hr. This is 37% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri.

Q: What cities in Missouri pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

Saint Louis is currently the highest paying city in Missouri for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs, paying up to $60/hr. This is 45% higher than the average pay for Registered Respiratory Therapist roles in Missouri. Other top paying cities include Excelsior Springs, paying up to $100/hr, Smithville, paying up to $100/hr, and Kansas City, paying up to $100/hr.

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Average Registered Respiratory Therapist Salary

$26.72/hour

The average salary for a Registered Respiratory Therapist in Missouri is $26.72 per hour. This is 50% lower than the US average of $40.21.

Estimate based on Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

Registered Respiratory Therapist salaries in Missouri compared to National Averages

$26.72/hour

Missouri

50% lower than the US average.

$40.21/hour

United States

What cities in Missouri pay the most for Registered Respiratory Therapists?

City	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Saint Louis, Missouri	$49	$60

What are the highest paying Employers and Agencies for Registered Respiratory Therapist jobs in Missouri?

	Average Hourly Salary	Max Hourly Salary
Medasource	$43	$43
BJC HealthCare	$37	$43

Last updated on August 21, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com and pay data from BLS and around the web.

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